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William Matthews — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Baltimore-City-County, Maryland
Our Model Tree links this William Matthews across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Baltimore-City-County, Maryland (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1906), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 34
b. ~1906
Male
Head
Born: Maryland
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Baltimore-City-County, Maryland |
| Surname | Matthews |
| Given Name | William J |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 34 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Maryland |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Baltimore City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Baltimore City |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Utility Man |
| Industry | Rail Road Shop |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 48 |
| Income (1939) | 1496 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 7 |
| 1935 Residence | Same Place |
| Birth State | Maryland |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maryland |
| Occupation | Utility Man |
| Township / Ward | Baltimore City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1906 |
Household Members
Census records only state relationship to the household head.
Pairwise kinship is derived (~90–95% accurate), not recorded.
Step/blended families and boarders can break it.
4 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to William | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marie Matthews | Daughter | — | 1 | ~1939 |
| William Matthews | Head | — | 34 | ~1906 |
| William Matthews | Son | — | 4 | ~1936 |
| Dorothy Matthews | Spouse | — | 31 | ~1909 |
Census Appearances
1920
Baltimore, Maryland
Other, age 17
Baltimore, Maryland · implied b. ~1903 — 7 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Matthews |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Step son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 17 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Maryland |
| Father's Birthplace | Maryland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Maryland |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Brick factory |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | No |
| Can Write | No |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Maryland |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maryland |
1930
Baltimore, Maryland
Other, age 24
Baltimore, Maryland · implied b. ~1906 — 15 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Matthews |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Boarder |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 24 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Maryland |
| Father's Birthplace | Maryland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Maryland |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Maryland |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maryland |
1940
Baltimore-City-County, Maryland
Head, age 34
Baltimore-City-County, Maryland · implied b. ~1906 — 4 household members
| Surname | Matthews |
| Given Name | William J |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 34 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Maryland |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Baltimore City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Baltimore City |
| Occupation | Utility Man |
| Industry | Rail Road Shop |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 48 |
| Income (1939) | 1496 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 7 |
| 1935 Residence | Same Place |
| Birth State | Maryland |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maryland |
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Our Model Tree links William Matthews across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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William Matthews
Head · 1940 · age 34 · b. ~1906 · Maryland
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1940 US Federal Census — Baltimore-City-County, Maryland
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1940 US Federal Census — Baltimore-City-County, Maryland
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01521-00421)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florence L Gross | 54 | Wife | Assistant Dietician | Maryland |
| 2 | Evelyn F Knauff | 27 | Daughter | Saleslady | Maryland |
| 3 | Harry M Knauff | 22 | Son | Laborer | Maryland |
| 4 | Earnest Miller | 20 | Head | Baker | Maryland |
| 5 | Edward A Gauthen | 32 | Head | Tallyman | Illinois |
| 6 | Ada L Gauthen | 34 | Wife | — | Maryland |
| 7 | Richard E Gauthen | 11 | Son | — | Maryland |
| 8 | Ralph S Gauthen | 8 | Son | — | Maryland |
| 9 | Ronald C Gauthen | 7 | Son | — | Maryland |
| 10 | Jeanette M Gauthen | 5 | Daughter | — | Maryland |
| 11 | William J Matthews THIS PERSON | 34 | Head | Utility Man | Maryland |
| 12 | Dorothy A Matthews | 31 | Wife | Saleslady | Maryland |
| 13 | William J Jr Matthews | 4 | Son | — | Maryland |
| 14 | Marie M Matthews | 1 | Daughter | — | Maryland |
| 15 | Milton J Dietzel | 26 | Head | Grocery Clerk | Maryland |
| 16 | Frances D Dietzel | 20 | Wife | Grocery Clerk | Maryland |
| 17 | Emma G Jones | 47 | Boarder | Janitress | Maryland |
| 18 | Carrie M Phillips | 43 | Head | Spinner | Maryland |
| 19 | Florence A Phillips | 53 | Sister | — | Maryland |
| 20 | Earl J Herman | 25 | Head | Laborer | Maryland |
| 21 | Florence R Herman | 25 | Wife | — | Maryland |
| 22 | Earl J Jr Herman | 3 | Son | — | Maryland |
| 23 | E Estell Mcdowell | 68 | Head | — | Maryland |
| 24 | Ruby Ella L Mcdowell | 65 | Companion | Nurse | Maryland |
| 25 | Albert Marshall | 64 | Head | Operator | Maryland |
| 26 | Jennie R Marshall | 66 | Sister | — | Maryland |
| 27 | Mary E O'Hare | 61 | Head | Janitress | Pennsylvania |
| 28 | Thomas M O'Hare | 59 | Brother | Laborer | Pennsylvania |
| 29 | Vincenzo Del Gavis | 39 | Head | Bricklayer | Maryland |
| 30 | Margaret Del Gavis | 32 | Wife | Clerk | Maryland |
| 31 | William J Nasser | 47 | Head | Laborer | Maryland |
| 32 | Anna M Nasser | 13 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 33 | Catrina E Nasser | 11 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 34 | Paul R Wright | 29 | Head | Oxygen Operator | West Va |
| 35 | Lucetta M Wright | 22 | Wife | — | Virginia |
| 36 | Paula M Wright | 3 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 37 | Harry Legg | 24 | Boarder | Laborer | West Va |
| 38 | Bessie Challon | 74 | Boarder | — | West Va |
| 39 | Alvin Reid Challon | 36 | Boarder | Laborer | West Va |
| 40 | Charles Ambrose | 40 | Head | Attendant | Maryland |
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This record was independently indexed by YourRoots from the 1940 United States Federal Census (NARA). Our Model Tree links this person across census decades using XGBoost-based record linkage, with per-link confidence scores. Household corroboration strengthens the signal when co-residents appear on the same census pages in multiple years.
Source: National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)